Embroidery-frame.



No. 699,263. Patented May 6, I902.

N. G. VOSLER.

EMBROIDERY FRAME.

(Application filell my 10, 1899. Renewed Sept. 13, 1901.) (-N q Model.) 2 Sheets-Sheet .l.

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N0.,699,263. Patented May 6. I902.

N. G. vosuzn. I EMBROIDERY FRAME.

(Application filed May 10, 1899. Renewed Sept. 13, 1901.)

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

'Nirwrrone. VOSLER, OFIFORT COLLINS, COLORADO.

EMBROIDERY-FRAME.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 699,263, dated May 6, 1902. Application filed May 10, 1899. Renewed September 13, 1901. Serial No. 75,332. (No model.)

To aZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, NEWTON G. VOSLER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Fort Collins, in the county of Larimer and State of Colorado, have invented certain new and use-g ful Improvements in Embroidery-Frames, In-

eluding aTray or Book-Rest; and I do hereby, declare the following to be a full, clear,' and' exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention'relates to improvements in a devicefor securing andjholding insuch positions as is desired and necessary the material to be embroidered, the reading or writing material, or the tray,the object of the in-,

ven'tion being the'produ'ction of a simple, inexpensive, and efiective means by which the operator can clamp the device to a chair,table, bed-rail, or to any suitable place convenient and desirable to embroider, read, write, or

for purposes needing the use of a tray which can be raised or lowered, turned from side to side, around, tipped in any position, and held automatically by the mechanism within itself; but when put in'any position and the operator desiring to keep it there for certain purposes set-screfws are provided to hold it. When 1 scription and claims,which are directed to the details of construction and which are to' be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, forming a part thereof. In the said drawings, Figure l is a perspective View of the device with the material to partakes of the same posi:

vice complete. Fig. 5 is a detail fragmentary cross-section view of the two hoops, one fitting over the other, showing the bevels, the bevel on one hoop dilfering from the other by the bevel being reversed, and method of fastening the innerhoop to the bow end. Fig. 6. is an enlarged detail cross-sectional view of the ball-and-cylinderconnecting'device. Fig. 7 is a cross-section view of that part which shows the stem 13 connected to the bows 8. Fig. 8 is a top plan View of the book-rest or tray,which is partly broken away to show the supporting-hook. Fig. 9 is detail elevation of the reversible table, chair, or bed-rail clamp. Referring to the said drawings,'8 denotes that part of the bow 8 which is fastened to the hoop 5 by a bolt 8, hoop 6 fitting down over the inner hoop 5 and showing the bevels each hoop must have to hold securely between them the material 0 to be operated on. (See Fig. 1.)

10 denotes that part of the arm 10 having a thread cut thereon and screwed into the cylinder 12, a flat'head 10 on the end to push against the spiral spring 14. This arm 10 is alsoused as a tightener to the spring 14. 12 is a thumb set-screw to hold securely the arm 1O incylinder 12.

14 denotes the spiral spring, which is inclosed,as seen in Fig. 7, in the cylinder 12 A and is the power which holds the ball end 13 of the stem-13 tightly in place.

15 is a-dished washer fitting the ball 13 and placed between the ball 13 and spring 14.

13" is'the ball end of the stem 13, which on raccount of its shape allows the stem 13 to turnfrom'side to side and around.

16 denotes a dished frictional washer similar to dished frictionalwasher 15, except an opening in its center to allow the stem 13 to pass through; 12*, a cap end screwed on over the'end of the cylinder l2and forming a part of it, having a beveled opening in the end.

13 denotes a thread cut on the stem 13 and near the ball end 13; 2, a set-screw fitting on the arm 13; 13, a shoulder; 13, end of stem 13, passing through the T connection 9.

13 denotes the stem; 13*, the shoulder; 9, the enlargement, bulge, or T of the bow 8 and T connection holding the two bow ends 8 8",

through which is an opening to allow stem 13 to pass and large enough for the spiral spring 18 around the stem 13.

13 is a set-screw screwed on stem end 13 and down on spring 18 andT 9. This makes the connection between the bows and stem and allows the bow part to turn.

Fig. 8, 7 denotes the desk or tray; 7 7, two raised round guards fastened in opposite corners on upper side of 7. 7 7 are two opposite edges turned up, forming guards. 7 is a raised edge or guard fastened between 7 7. 7 denotes guards or projections, may be in circle shape, fastened in the under side of 7 to hold 7 in exact position on hoop 5. 6 is the outside hoop, or clamp-hoop it may be called.

Fig. 9 denotes the reversible clamp. 17 is that part or head which has two openings through it at right angles and threads cut therein, the openings denoted by dotted lines. 10 is part of arm 10 screwed into one of these openings; 10, a thumb or set screw; 17, that part which passes to one side of the object to which it is clamped and having an opening, with a thread cut therein to hold the set-screw 17. (See Figs. 1, 2, and 3 for different positions in which it may be used.)

Therefore I claim the right to vary the general shape or outline of the combination" as a whole or in part, as may be.

I claim 1. In a work-holding frame, the combination with a bent rod threaded at both ends and having an enlargement on one end; of a hollow cylinder inclosing the latter end of said rod, and having an axial opening provided with screw threads engaging the screwthreads upon the said end of said rod and having external screw-threads; a clampingscrew mounted upon the said rod for locking the same in said cylinder; a second bent rod screw threaded at both ends, having an enlargement thereon also fitting within said cylinder; a perforated cap provided with internal screw-threads engaging external screwthreads upon said cylinder inclosing said second rod and retaining the enlargement thereon within said cylinder; a coil-spring interposed between the ends of said rods within said cylinder; a lock-nut on the said second rod for clamping the same with respect to said cylinder; a T-shaped tubular connection mounted upon the other end of said second rod and adjustable about the axis thereof and branching arms connected to and extending from said T-shapcd connection, and a frame carried thereby; and a clamp mounted upon the other end of the said first-named rod for attachment to a table or other fixed object, substantially as described.

2. In an adjustable work-holding frame, the combination with a pair of bent rods; of a cylinder having a screw-threaded opening at one end engaged by the end of one of said rods and adjustable thereon and having external screw-threads; aclamping-nut mounted upon said rod for clamping said cylinder against rotation with respect to said rod; a ball on the end of the other rod fitting within the 0pposite end of said cylinder; concave bearings for the said ball a retaining-cap provided with a perforation and having internal screwthreads engaging external screw threads upon the end of said cylinder, retaining the said ball within the cylinder, the said second rod having screwthreads thereon; and a clamping-nut for retaining the same against rotation with respect to said cylinder, substantially as described.

In a work-holding frame, the combination with a bent rod having a boss near its end and having a screw-threaded portion in the region of its supporting end; of a tubular T-shaped connection fitting over the end of said rod; a spring surrounding the said rod within said tubular connection; branching supports extending from the opposite arms of said T-shaped connection supporting a work-holding frame and a clamping-nut engaging the end of said rod, the said T- shaped connection beingadjustable about the axis of the said rod, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

NEWTON G. VOSIJER. Witnesses:

J. A. O. KISSOCK, A. A. EDWARDS. 

